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Job Opportunity – Associate Director of Education Posting

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is inviting applications for the position of Associate Director of Education. The Associate Director of Education will work with the Director of Education to implement the COO Education Sector Strategic Plan. The Associate Director of Education is a visionary, strategic planner and a proven leader. The ideal candidate will work

2022-07-08T17:06:20-04:00July 8th, 2022|Categories: News, Recent News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Request for Proposals: COO Education Sector – Evaluation of the Ontario Technical Table on the Interim Funding Approach

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS                   You are invited to submit a proposal to conduct an evaluation of the Ontario Technical Table on the Interim Funding Approach (OTTIFA). Please see document:  https://education.chiefs-of-ontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/22-06-22-COO-RFP-OTTIFA-Evaluation.pdf PURPOSE & BACKGROUND: Chiefs of Ontario (COO) supports all First Nations in Ontario as they assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and their chosen expression of nationhood. The

2022-06-22T13:46:22-04:00June 22nd, 2022|Categories: News, Recent News|

Education Media Clips: June 14-20, 2022

Innu groups file human rights complaint over inadequate school spending in Labrador June 20, 2022 The Innu Nation and its joint education body have filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission, alleging that funding for education of Innu children in Labrador is inadequate. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/innu-nation-education-mtie-1.6492161 Former VJH principle guides Indigenous education June

2022-07-11T14:03:27-04:00June 20th, 2022|Categories: Recent News|

Education Media Clips: April 14-28, 2022

Despite changes to the law, KEC still fighting Bill 96 April 28, 2022 The Kahnawake Education Center and the Kahnawake Combined School Committee are continuing the battle against a potential new provincial law requiring advanced knowledge of French – one that might have an odious effect on local students when they go to apply to

2022-07-11T13:55:06-04:00April 28th, 2022|Categories: Recent News|

Education Media Clips: February 14-24, 2022

Assembly of First Nations, feds team up to support Indigenous students February 24, 2022 The federal government and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) have partnered on new, updated standards for all new school buildings to be built in Indigenous communities in the interest of providing students with a safe place to learn and grow,

2022-07-11T14:03:34-04:00February 28th, 2022|Categories: Recent News|

Education Media Clips: January 19-26, 2022

Sir John A. Macdonald School name retired in favour of Wiikwemkoong water walker Josephine Biidaasige Mandamin January 26, 2022 The Durham District School Board (DDSB)’s board of trustees voted to rename a Pickering based school Biidassige Mandamin Public School, in recognition of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory band member Josephine Mandamin who was an advocate for water

2022-07-11T13:56:51-04:00January 27th, 2022|Categories: News, Recent News|

Memo – Ontario College of Teachers – Expedited Evaluations – Official Conditional Offers of Employment

Please see the attached Memo for employers - 2022-01-18 from the Ontario College of Teachers with regards to expedited evaluations for individuals who have received official offers of employment from your organization, which are conditional on being licensed by the College. Sincerely, Linda Zaks-Walker Director of Membership Services Ontario College of Teachers 101 Bloor Street

2022-01-18T15:20:44-05:00January 18th, 2022|Categories: News, Recent News|

NEW-First Nation Education Partners COVID-19 Health Supports (PPE) Ordering Update

Hi Everyone, Please find a number of EDU updates below for your information. We are also re-sharing the PPE Order Form and re-confirming that PPE access will continue to be provided. Please send all PPE Order Forms to: SCO.Supplies@ontario.ca and copy to IEO@ontario.ca As always, please contact IEO@Ontario.ca with any questions. Indigenous Education Office Ministry of Education IEO@Ontario.ca

2022-01-18T11:16:11-05:00January 18th, 2022|Categories: News, Recent News|

Education Media Clips: January 5-11, 2022

KTEI and Queen’s University expand Indigenous studies courses offered Jan 5, 2022 M’CHIGEENG – Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute and Queen’s University have a long-established history in partnership with the university’s community-based Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP-formerly known as ATEP). https://www.manitoulin.com/ktei-and-queens-university-expand-indigenous-studies-courses-offered/ Nunavik outdoor education program empowers Inuit youth Jan 9, 2022 Nurrait is Inuktitut

2022-07-11T13:57:57-04:00January 11th, 2022|Categories: Recent News|
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